Found this today not sure what it is. Originally, I was thinking barrel tap knob. Maybe someone knows.

[🧱South Jersey Scolino🏴☠️]

Found this today not sure what it is. Originally, I was thinking barrel tap knob. Looks like it is made out of Tombac. Maybe someone knows.

Thanks

 

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[Loco-Digger]

Looks like part of a barrel tap to me

 

[CreakyDigger]

Could very well be.

 

[Tony in SC]

Yep!! Part of a small tap.

 

[Gare]

I think loco is right some kind of barrel Tap

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

Found this today not sure what it is. Originally, I was thinking barrel tap knob. Looks like it is made out of Tombac. Maybe someone knows.

Thanks

It's a stopcock.

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

Found this today not sure what it is. Originally, I was thinking barrel tap knob. Looks like it is made out of Tombac. Maybe someone knows.

Thanks

Here's what a modern teflon one looks like.